Health Minister Hon. Sir Molwyn Joseph is debunking claims that production of the Oxford-Astrazeneca COVID vaccine was discontinued due to issues surrounding the drug. The vaccine is credited for saving millions of lives across the globe including here in Antigua and Barbuda. Sir Molwyn believes it is important to address this matter since thousands of Antiguans and Barbudans received the vaccine.

West Indies captain Hayley Matthews will appear for the Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League in Australia. Sharife Sergeant reports.

Newly-appointed Minister for Agriculture, Lands, Fisheries and The Blue Economy, Hon. Anthony Smith Jr. participated in his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday, the latest development in a series of whirlwind political developments over the past 48 hours. The independent MP for All Saints West was warmly welcomed to the executive, as the country continues to react to his historic appointment on Tuesday. Theresa Goodwin reports.

Pensioners across Antigua and Barbuda are taking full advantage of a week of activities organized by the Pensioners Association. Raghib Apparicio reports.

St Peter Member of Parliament, Hon, Asot Michael is now on trial for Battery on a Police Officer. The trial began in the District B Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday relating to an alleged incident at the Rise fete. However, attorneys for the independent MP are looking to have the case thrown out. Jamie J. Roacher reports.

ANTIGUA BARBUDA TODAY (Wednesday July 17th 2024)

Antiguan Kofi James has been picked up during the draft for the Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The squads for the 2024 season have been confirmed following Monday’s player draft. Sharife Sergeant reports.

West Indies coach Andre Coley has challenged his team to draw upon their resilience from earlier this year as they gear up for the second Test against England, starting on Thursday. Sharife Sergeant reports.

The country's newly registered honey products have recently received fresh global exposure, and are now regarded as among the highest quality in the world. The products were exhibited during a recent event in Switzerland. Kim Emmanuel Baird reports.

Pollster and political commentator Peter Wickham says the move by the Gaston Browne administration to appoint independent MP Anthony Smith Jr as a cabinet minister strengthens the governing ABLP. Wickham also says it gets the party going in the right direction leading up to the next general elections, constitutionally due in 2028.